How The House Of Guerlain’s New Haute Parfumerie Collection Is A Story Of Scent And Art

A flower starts as a seedling; a painting begins with a palette of colors. An aroma similarly finds its origins in individual notes. Guerlain’s new 17-fragrance collection, L'Art & La Matière, is a study of just that: transforming raw materials into something more. “Guerlain has always been about combining art and matter,” says the brand’s master perfumer, Thierry Wasser. Ahead, an exploration of four standout scents and the inspiration behind them.